Procurement Assistant

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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Vacancy number: VNTAJG00537
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Grade: G5
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Dushanbe
Date of issue: 10 August 2017
Deadline for application: 31 August 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced candidates for the position of Procurement Assistant. The expected duration of the contract is three months (September-November 2017) and the selected candidate should commit to being available for the mentioned period.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the supervision of the Materials Management Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties: Assists the Senior Procurement Assistant in conduction of market screenings, and maintenance of local vendors' database; Prepares the ITB, RFQ, RFP documents and prequalification notices, assists in examination and evaluation of tenders; Assists in preparation of contracts and contract management and assists in preparation of POs and/or contracts and contract management; Ensures accuracy and correctness of OSCE standard item description, category, value, and assignment of all assets to the various locations; Prepares the monthly and quarterly procurements reports; Collects needs for vehicles repair/spares in the Office and follows up on fuel/lubricants requirements for the Office; Performs other duties as required.

Necessary Qualifications

		Completion of secondary education supplemented by commercial or accountancy studies; Minimum 4 years of working experience in purchasing, inventory, stock management part of which should preferably have been in an international org or NGO; Some knowledge of OSCE Procurement Rules and Regulations Computer literate with practical experience with Windows applications; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and local languages; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions, is 751.50 EUR. Social benefits will include participation in the medical insurance scheme.

How To Apply

		If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED, offline applications received by email, post etc. will not be accepted. Please note that the vacancy is open for competition only amongst nationals of Tajikistan. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the organization.

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